Alyssa Baird
Alyssa Baird
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Emma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Baird has made tremendous strides in her game, now shouldering a heavy load for Aspire NW 18-1 Empire. Her ball control in serve receive and defense has become steady and reliable, providing consistency in critical moments. Offensively, she attacks with an explosive approach and a quick arm swing, moving the ball around the court to rack up kills. Baird’s steady improvement, high ceiling, and offensive firepower make her a valuable asset for any collegiate program.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Baird is a high-flying outside hitter with an aggressive approach and a hammer of an arm.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Baird, an uncommitted 2025, turned heads early on at the Top 250 with her dominant play during Queens. With impressive hops and a heavy arm, she unloads on the ball. Her high reach and good court vision allow her to move the ball around to find the open court. Baird is solid all around and would be a great six-rotation pickup for a collegiate program.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Baird has been a major offensive weapon for Aspire NW 17-1 Empire and will be a crucial piece of their lineup as the team takes on the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. With impressive leaping abilities and a quick arm swing, she is utilized all over the court to put the ball away. She is aggressive in transition and works to make herself consistently available to her setters.
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Read EvaluationCarsen Nies | Prep Dig Scout
Baird, who was named Player of the Match by Moda Health, played a huge role for the Royals this season. She was one of their primary weapons during the State finals, scoring consistently from the outside but also from the baseline and playing solid defense all over the court. With an explosive approach and powerful, quick arm swing, Baird was hard to stop, racking up 25 kills on 50 attempts and hitting an impressive .400. Baird also showcased her steadiness from the baseline, serving a .955. On defense, Baird was quick, putting up 19 digs and 24 passes in serve receive. Her all-around solid game was definitely imperative in the Royals’ win. Luckily for Portland Christian, Baird is only a junior and has one more shot to lead the Royals to another victory.
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Read EvaluationCarsen Nies | Prep Dig Scout
Hitting out of the middle, Baird has been a key part of the Royals’ lineup both offensively and defensively. She earned 2A Northwest all-league second team accolades both her first and second years of high school play. This past season, Baird tallied an impressive 320 kills, showing her offensive prowess and power. Baird was a strong front row player on the Excel NW 16-1 team this past season, where she primarily played on the pins. She will undoubtedly be instrumental for Portland Christian this fall.
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Read EvaluationCarsen Nies | Prep Dig Scout
As a three-rotation outside hitter, Baird makes her presence known from the front row whenever she is on the court. Jumping high and swinging hard, Baird does an excellent job of putting the ball away or swinging high off of her opponents’ hands. She tools off the block and hits through it well, managing to score for her team frequently whenever she gets a set. Baird’s play as a middle hitter during high school season has also helped her hone in on her blocking abilities, making her a strong athlete defensively, too.
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